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🍀 On episode #497 Jamie, Melly and Stephen discuss the future of under-fire Celtic manager Martin O'Neill following another troubling run of results.

With serious questions emerging about his tactical approach, team selections and ability to get the best out of his players, is it time for Celtic to make a change?

This week:

• 📉 Why Celtic appear to be going backwards under O'Neill
• 🧠 Reports about his approach to modern football tactics
• 🤷 Confusing team selections and players looking lost
• 🎙️ O'Neill's increasingly defensive media appearances
• 🚨 Why a managerial change might be necessary
• ❓ Does Celtic have the nerve to make the decision?

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Episode #496

🍀 Jamie, Melly and Stephen discuss the growing contrast between Celtic's domestic position and their struggles in European football.

Is being top of the league enough when Celtic continue to fall short on the European stage?

This week:

• 🏆 Domestic success versus European failure – how should Celtic be judged?
• 🌍 What should our expectations in Europe actually be?
• 🤔 Can Martin O'Neill improve this Celtic team?
• 🚑 Fresh injury concerns for Alistair Johnston
• 🌟 Colby Donovan rewarded with a new contract

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🍀 On episode #495 Jamie, Melly and Stephen discuss Celtic's spectacular 7–1 victory over Hearts, the exciting attacking talent in the squad and whether the club should be setting its sights much higher in Europe.

This week:

• ⚽ Seven goals against Hearts – but concerns remain about Celtic's structure
• 🌟 Colby Donovan and Callum Osmand earning plenty of praise
• 🔥 Just how good are Celtic's attacking options?
• 🏆 Why Europa League knockout qualification should be the minimum expectation
• 🇪🇸 Should Celtic expect to beat Celta Vigo?
• 🇵🇹 Jota's return to Celtic Park and his viral moment of brilliance

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Jamie, Melly and Stephen discuss Celtic's much-needed return to winning ways – but with Benfica up next, there's still plenty to prove.

This week on episode #494

- A welcome victory, but have Celtic really turned a corner?

- Kasper Høgh's struggles in front of goal

- Mika Baur looking the real deal in midfield

- Jota finally returns after 18 months out injured

- Why do Celtic keep downplaying their European ambitions?

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Episode #493

🍀 Jamie, Melly and Stephen discuss another extraordinary week at Celtic as tensions between the supporters and the club hierarchy reach a new level.

This week:

• ⛳ Celtic fans disrupt Dermot Desmond's golf game at St Andrews
• 📄 The club's lengthy Saturday night response – proportionate or hysterical?
• 🚫 Can Celtic actually ban the supporters involved?
• 📢 Will the latest protest have any meaningful effect?
• 👀 Where is Martin O'Neill – and what happens next?

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🍀 On episode #492 Jamie, Melly and Stephen react to Celtic's second defeat to Rangers in a week and a third consecutive loss as serious questions grow over the direction of the team.

This week:

• 😬 Another derby defeat and three losses in a row
• 🧩 Players voicing confusion over Celtic's direction
• 📉 How has everything unravelled so quickly?
• 🎙️ Martin O'Neill questioning whether he can continue
• ❓ Should O'Neill walk – and where do Celtic go from here?

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🍀 In this special bonus episode, we're joined by journalist and broadcaster Adam Catterall to discuss his new documentary, The Beautiful Divide – Celtic V Rangers.

Adam tells us about his time in Glasgow speaking to fans on both sides, what he learned about the people behind the clubs, and his attempt to understand what makes the Celtic–Rangers rivalry so unique.

Catch the documentary here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCGeZtHwops

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🍀 Jamie, Melly and Stephen sit down 24 hours after Celtic's humiliating 3-0 derby defeat to pick through what went wrong and where the team goes from here.

This week:

• 🤔 The strange rumours surrounding Martin O'Neill and Shaun Maloney
• ⏰ How many more Celtic “wake-up calls” do we need?
• 🧩 Picking apart the midfield tactical mess
• 🩹 Did last season's success simply paper over the cracks?
• 🍀 How do Celtic respond from here?

and much more

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On Episode #490

🍀 Jamie, Melly and Stephen give their verdict on Celtic's transfer window and ask whether the club really delivered on its promise of quality over quantity.

This week:

• 🔄 Our final verdict on Celtic's summer transfer business
• ⭐ Why Celtic are going to miss Yang during a crucial run of games
• 🇪🇺 Martin O'Neill's comments on prioritising domestic football – should Celtic be showing more ambition in Europe?

And much more

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Episode #489

🍀 Jamie, Melly and Stephen discuss the fallout from Celtic's Champions League failure and a sudden rush of transfer activity as the window draws to a close.

This week:

• 🤔 Celtic's late transfer business – planned or panicked?
• 🇪🇺 Where does the LASK failure leave the club?
• ✍️ Joel van den Berg & Oliver Sørensen set to sign
• 🔥 Rangers offer Celtic just 300 derby tickets – take them or tell them where to stick it?

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Episode #488

Jamie, Melly and Stephen discuss an exciting week for Celtic, with some new and emerging stars giving us plenty to feel positive about.

This week we cover:

- Camilo Duran continues to look like a superstar in the making

- Colby Donovan shines against LASK – can he cover for Alistair Johnston?

- Celtic's hugely enjoyable 3-0 first-leg victory over LASK

- Our entirely serious predictions for the rest of the season – derby red cards, bizarre contract extensions, New Year scorelines and wild cards

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Episode #487

Jamie, Melly and Stephen are back to discuss another busy week at Celtic, with major departures, Rangers on the horizon and a big debate about what constitutes success for the club.

This week we cover:

- Celtic draw Rangers in the League Cup – setting up a September double header

- Arne Engels leaves for West Ham and Reo Hatate looks set to follow

- A controversial handball sparks a debate about the spirit of the rule

- Should Champions League participation be the true measure of success for Celtic?

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Episode #486

Jamie, Melly and Stephen are back to discuss another eventful week at Celtic, with Kasper Høgh stealing the headlines after a brilliant hat-trick.

This week we cover:

- Høgh's sensational start and how he's already changing Celtic's attack

- Haissem Hassan closing in on a move to Celtic

- The futures of Arne Engels and Alistair Johnston

- Shaun Maloney's impressive communication with supporters

- A little enjoyment at Rangers' difficult start under Derek McInnes

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Episode #485

Jamie, Melly and Stephen look back on Celtic's opening-day victory, assess the team's readiness for a huge Champions League qualifier, and discuss the biggest talking points from the week.

This week we cover:

- Celtic's opening-day performance and the standout displays

- Kasper Høgh's debut and how he fits into the team

- Martin O'Neill's communication and press conferences

- Looking ahead to the Champions League qualifier against LASK – are Celtic ready?

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🍀 Jamie, Melly and Stephen are back to round up a huge week for Celtic as pre-season comes to an end and attention turns to the competitive action.

On episode #484 we cover:

• 🍀 Kasper Høgh's record-breaking arrival – a real statement of intent?
• 💚 Saying goodbye to Daizen Maeda and reflecting on his Celtic legacy
• 🔄 Greg Taylor's surprise links with a return to the club
• ⭐ Four things we learned from pre-season, including Camilo Duran's emergence and concerns over the midfield
• 🌱 Why we'd like to see more opportunities for Celtic's young players

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🍀 Jamie and Melly are joined by Josh McCafferty from The Celtic Way to discuss everything happening at Celtic as pre-season continues.

On episode #484 we cover:

• 🍀 Josh's experience covering Celtic's pre-season
• 🔄 The latest transfer rumours, including Daizen Maeda, Mika Baur, Kasper Høgh and Haissem Hassan
• 📢 Celtic's communication with supporters
• 🏟️ Low attendances for the Middlesbrough and AC Milan friendlies – should the club be concerned?

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🍀 Jamie, Melly and Stephen are back to discuss the latest talking points from Celtic's pre-season as preparations for the new campaign continue.

On episode #483, we cover:

• 🍀 Martin O'Neill hinting at more departures – could Callum McGregor leave?
• ⚽ Celtic's continued pursuit of Kelechi Iheanacho
• 🔄 Rangers' summer rebuild and whether it's a concern
• 🎙️ The current state of Celtic heading into the new seaso

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🍀 Jamie is joined by Paul from Celtic Fans TV to discuss the latest from Celtic as pre-season continues.

The pair cover Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain's new contract

Martin O'Neill's plans for the team

Anthony Ralston's future

and whether Celtic fans are too quick to judge the club's youth players.

and much more

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🍀 Pre-season is upon us, but there are still plenty of unanswered questions surrounding Celtic as the new campaign approaches.

Jamie, Melly and Stephen discuss the lack of communication from the club, the uncertainty around the coaching setup, and whether Celtic can replace outgoing players quickly enough to be ready for the season ahead.

and much more

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🍀 Celtic have finally made their decision, confirming Martin O'Neill as the club's new permanent manager on a one-year contract.

In this episode of 20 Minute Tims, Jamie and Stephen discuss the pros and cons of the appointment, what O'Neill could bring to the role, and why they remain sceptical about whether it's the right move for Celtic going forward.

⚽ Topics include:

• Martin O'Neill confirmed as Celtic manager
• Why Celtic opted for a one-year deal
• The potential benefits of the appointment
• Concerns and scepticism surrounding the decision
• What it means for Celtic's future

🍀 Let us know your thoughts on the appointment in the comments.

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